Course credit for internships

Students who are interested in obtaining credit for internships should first secure an internship with a provider. Once confirmed, contact Dr. Hudak, for permission to register for GEOG 4920/5900.

You will be required to compile a portfolio during the course of your internship and provide a letter of assessment from the internship provider. Both will be used to determine a "grade" for the course.

Monday, January 12, 2015

Unpaid Intern, Ray Roberts State ParkUnder the direction of the Park Superintendent, the State Parks Operations Internship is an unpaid intern opportunity designed for students to obtain relevant volunteer work experience to be competitive for future positions in park operations, such as: management, interpretation/education, administration, maintenance, resource protection, law enforcement, etc. Responsible for performing a complete range of tasks to learn all the aspects of park administration, operations and management. Duties include, but are not limited to, natural and cultural resource management; facility, grounds and equipment maintenance management; interpretation and education programming and management; customer service, fee collection, revenue control and fiscal accountability; marketing and promotional programming; park patrols to include visitor contact and law enforcement observation. Performs special projects/assignments and attends selected training programs to enhance the overall working knowledge and skills related to operational and management activities. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

Unpaid Internship, Ray Roberts State ParkThis position will serve as the Natural Resource Management Intern for the Ray Roberts Lake Complex (11 Park Units total). This is an unpaid internship for the State Park Division. Duties involve assisting with various assignments of natural resource management which may include, herbicide application in the park's prairie and wetland areas, shredding prairies, manual removal of trees, and controlling invasive species. Other duties include reporting information/data for all natural and cultural resource clearances needed for park project planning, assisting with ongoing natural resource projects, and monitoring cultural resource areas. Assists with park interpretive programs, park promotion, and volunteer recruitment. Performs duties that include, but not are not limited to participation in a full range of tasks to learn all aspects of park operations and management; facility maintenance and management; trail maintenance and management; customer service; and park administration. Periodically attends meetings with private landowners, community organizations, and other state and federal agencies.Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, the State Parks Operations Internship is an unpaid intern opportunity designed for students to obtain relevant volunteer work experience to be competitive for future positions in park operations, such as: management, interpretation/education, administration, maintenance, resource protection, law enforcement, etc. Responsible for performing a complete range of tasks to learn all the aspects of park administration, operations and management. Duties include, but are not limited to, natural and cultural resource management; facility, grounds and equipment maintenance management; interpretation and education programming and management; customer service, fee collection, revenue control and fiscal accountability; marketing and promotional programming; park patrols to include visitor contact and law enforcement observation. Performs special projects/assignments and attends selected training programs to enhance the overall working knowledge and skills related to operational and management activities. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

Would you like to work for an organization where you can impact change in your community? Come join us and make a difference where you live, work, and play. The NCTCOG, a regional planning agency serving more than 200 local governments in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, is seeking a Web Developer for the Department of Research and Information Services. This is an exciting position with the opportunity to bring huge value to the agency and our region.

The purpose of this position is to support and enhance a variety of applications and develop new solutions as needed. The primary development frameworks are ASP.NET (Web Forms and MVC) with C# and Classic ASP with VBScript. Work will be accomplished by meeting with stakeholders to gather requirements, designing and administering back-end databases in SQL Server, and developing front-end web applications to meet business needs. Other duties may include system administration, data cleansing and security management.

Required Skills

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent along with at least three years of experience in web and database development. Candidate must be skilled in object-oriented JavaScript/jQuery and ASP.NET (Web Forms and MVC) development using C# in Visual Studio, database development in SQL Server Management Studio, object-relational mapping with Entity Framework or other ORM software, and Classic ASP development using VBScript. Candidate must have a solid foundation in writing SQL Server views and stored procedures in T-SQL, developing secure sites using authentication/authorization best practices, properly configuring IIS to run a web application, and using CSS to separate presentation from content. Candidate must have excellent critical thinking skills, a positive attitude, and be effective at communication and technical documentation. Candidate must be a fast learner and motivated self-starter who will take the initiative to learn new technologies and best practices that will benefit the development team and NCTCOG. Experience using JQuery, VB.NET, SQL Server Reporting Services, SQL Server Integration Services, and the spatial functionality in SQL Server 2008 is a plus. GIS web development experience using JavaScript APIs for Microsoft Bing Maps, Google Maps, OpenLayers, and/or ESRI ArcGIS is a plus.

Required Experience

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and national criminal background check in order to receive an employment offer from NCTCOG.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee’s authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.

The Research and Information Services Department of the North Central Council of Governments seeks a GIS intern to assist in the development and quality control of various GIS layers. Duties include data collection, formatting, and entry; maintenance and editing of databases and GIS files; assistance with various technical and administrative assignments; and basic research assistance. GIS experience and familiarity with ArcGIS is required. The ability to follow instructions precisely, communicate clearly, and work independently is also required. A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and SQL is preferred. This position requires the individual be engaged in undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited college or university with an emphasis in Urban Planning, Geography or GIS. This position will work a flexible work schedule of up to 30 hours per week. Starting pay for this part-time position is $11.43 per hour, DOQ.

Required Skills

Must be attending an accredited college or university.GIS experience, specifically experience with Arc GIS

Experience in Arc GIS editing environment

Ability to make decisions on their own

Basic experience with Geo-processing tools

Good communication and organizational skills

Required Experience

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and national criminal background check in order to receive an employment offer from NCTCOG.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee’s authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Monday, January 5, 2015

Under the supervision of the Planning and Environmental Services Special Studies and Assessments Manager, this position performs a variety of tasks related to field data collection, field gear and sampling equipment preparation/maintenance and data quality assurance/analysis. The successful candidate must be able to work well within an interdisciplinary scientific team and perform professionally in both field and office settings. This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding labor in harsh, outdoor environments and the ability to perform a variety of technical field data collection activities. The successful candidate must understand the importance of mission accomplishment, possess excellent problem solving abilities and be detail oriented.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

1. Maintains, prepares and loads field gear for biological, water quality, geomorphological and hydrological field studies.

2. Plans and coordinates field data collection activities with other state and regional agencies.

The Environmental Scientist I position requires a valid driver’s license and a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science, Geography, Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geomorphology, Water Resources or a closely related field.

The Water Quality Technician position requires a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma plus two years college credit including technical/scientific courses.

TRA offers a competitive starting salary range, along with a comprehensive benefits package including insurance programs, savings programs, paid time off and holidays. Salary will be compensatory with experience and qualifications.

This position represents an exciting opportunity to work with knowledgeable professionals at one of the largest river authorities in Texas.

About Trinity River Authority of Texas:

The Trinity River flows across Texas for hundreds of miles. Providing drinking water to more than 50% of the state's population, the Trinity River is one of the most important waterways in the country. The Trinity River Authority of Texas (TRA) is proud to play an important role in preserving and developing this vital resource for Texans and the generations of Texans to come.

Established by the state Legislature in 1955, TRA provides water and wastewater treatment and recreation and reservoir facilities throughout the Trinity River Basin and maintains a master plan for basin-wide development. TRA also serves as a conduit for tax-exempt financing for municipal projects and as a local sponsor for federal water projects.

TRA is constantly working to improve water quality and remains at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies and innovations. An exciting and dynamic organization, TRA is poised for success for years to come.

TRA is an equal opportunity employer and is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including insurance programs, savings programs, paid time off, and holidays.